Over 5,000 international visitors celebrate April 30 at Vietnam pavilion, EXPO 2025 Osaka

On the morning of April 30, in the jubilant atmosphere marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, the Vietnam pavilion at EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Kansai (Japan), emerged as a centre of attention, drawing more than 5,000 visitors and extensive media coverage.
Visitors queue to enter the Vietnam pavilion at EXPO 2025.
Visitors queue to enter the Vietnam pavilion at EXPO 2025.

To commemorate this historic occasion, the Vietnam pavilion screened an outdoor LED video artwork titled "My Country, My Pride", directed by Dang Le Minh Tri.

Inspired by the artistic style of painter Ta Huy Long, the video vividly portrays key milestones of Vietnam’s history using vibrant colour palettes and a blend of traditional illustration with contemporary graphic techniques — from the image of President Ho Chi Minh reading the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square to the iconic moment of Tank No. 390 crashing through the gates of the Independence Palace during the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign.

Overseas Vietnamese pose for a photo at the Vietnam pavilion.

Overseas Vietnamese pose for a photo at the Vietnam pavilion.

These scenes were presented like sacred cinematic memories, bringing deep emotion and offering insights into Vietnam’s journey of resistance, unification, and national development.

The video not only refreshed the pavilion’s façade but also served as a symbolic artistic highlight for Vietnam’s 2025 celebrations — a year marked by numerous historic anniversaries.

Inside the Vietnam Pavilion at EXPO 2025.

Inside the Vietnam Pavilion at EXPO 2025.

Inside the pavilion, international guests experienced Vietnam’s rich and multi-dimensional cultural journey through traditional music performances, water puppetry, and vivid 3D hologram projections of famous artworks.

At the exhibition booths, visitors admired and explored traditional handicrafts such as lacquerware, Bat Trang ceramics, silverware, and woven bamboo and rattan products, thus gaining a deeper appreciation of the quintessence of Vietnamese handicrafts.

Visitors explore the interior of the pavilion.

Visitors explore the interior of the pavilion.

Beyond showcasing the arts, the pavilion also acts as a bridge between culture and tourism, with a livestream system broadcasting live images from Hanoi and Tam Chuc (Ha Nam), allowing guests to witness daily life, landscapes, and learn about iconic Vietnamese destinations.

Numerous visitors signed the guestbook to share their admiration and extend congratulations to Vietnam on the 50th anniversary of reunification. Many noted that the Vietnam pavilion was among the most memorable stops at EXPO 2025.

The pavilion draws a visitor.

The pavilion draws a visitor.

The Vietnam pavilion not only welcomed international friends, but also drew large numbers of overseas Vietnamese and the Vietnamese community in Osaka, who came to share their national pride on this meaningful day.

The sight of cheerful Vietnamese faces and small red flags with yellow stars being widely shared became a bright and unforgettable image on the final day of April at EXPO 2025.

Over 5,000 visitors experienced the Vietnam pavilion.

Over 5,000 visitors experienced the Vietnam pavilion.

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